As part of our recently announced medical tourism for plastic surgery in Mumbai, a female patient in her 50s traveled from Toronto, Canada to Mumbai to meet Dr. Vishal Patel.
The visit was for a comprehensive body contouring treatment to resolve her problems of severe abdominal skin and obesity-related problems. This is a story of Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck in Mumbai for a NRI Canada patient.
The surgery was done by Tummy Tuck surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Vishal Patel. In this case study, we will go through various things like understand patient concerns, the approach chosen by Dr. Vishal Patel, the exact outcome of the surgery.
We will also explain how the entire journey of tummy tuck surgery went for an NRI patient as a part of our plastic surgery medical tourism program along with detailed before and after photos of this case of vertical abdominoplasty. So, let us get started with a quick overview of patient detail.
Case Background - Patient Details
- Patient Gender: Female
- Age Group: 50+ Years
- Patient Location: Toronto, Canada
- Treatment Type: Body contouring using General Anesthesia
- Procedure Location: Mumbai, India
- Tummy tuck surgeon: Dr. Vishal Patel
Concerns of NRI Patient
The female patient came to Recon Plastic Surgery & Physiotherapy Clinic, Mumbai for availing Tummy tuck body contouring surgery. The client was in her 50s and came from Toronto, Canada.
She was struggling with severe abdominal excessive skin and high obesity in her abdominal area.
In addition, she was having so much amount of loose skin and tissue hanging from the abdomen. And it was so huge skin which started affecting her daily life, personal hygiene, mobility, comfort, clothing choices, and self-confidence.
The overhanging abdominal apron extended over the private parts and that is why her routine self care was very difficult task for her.
Below are some of the issues mentioned by patient during the first consultation with Plastic surgeon – Dr. Vishal Patel.
Look at below photo of this Canadian female when she visited Dr. Vishal Patel for consultation of vertical tummy tuck or fleur de lis tummy tuck in India.
- Excess Hanging Abdominal Skin: A large amount of redundant skin and soft tissue was hanging from the lower abdomen, creating a heavy abdominal apron that significantly affected comfort and appearance.
- Difficulty Maintaining Personal Hygiene: The excess abdominal tissue covered the genital region, making cleaning and personal care challenging and uncomfortable.
- Inability to Properly Visualize the Private Area: Due to the size of the abdominal overhang, the patient had difficulty seeing and accessing the private parts during daily hygiene activities.
- Excess Tissue Over Mons Pubis Area: A substantial amount of loose skin and fatty tissue had accumulated over the upper portion of the private area, contributing to both functional and aesthetic concerns.
- Weak Abdominal Wall: The abdominal wall had become weakened over time, resulting in reduced core support and poor abdominal firmness.
- Rectus Muscle Separation: The abdominal muscles had stretched and separated, leading to abdominal protrusion and loss of waistline definition.
- Difficulty Finding Comfortable Clothing: The large abdominal apron made it difficult to wear properly fitting clothes and limited clothing choices.
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Approach of Dr. Vishal Patel - Why Did we chose Fleur-De-Lis Tummy Tuck ?
A Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck in Mumbai, India is an advanced form of abdominoplasty surgery which is designed for patients who have a significant amount of excess skin and tissue in both the horizontal and vertical directions of the abdomen.
If you compare Fleur-De-Lis Tummy tuck vs traditional tummy tuck surgery done commonly by Tummy tuck surgeons of Mumbai, a Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck adds a vertical incision in the middle of the abdomen.
This allows the plastic surgeon to remove more skin and tighten the abdomen from multiple directions,. Also, it is easily possible narrow the waistline, and achieve a greater degree of body contour improvement using Fleur-De-Lis tummy tuck or vertical abdominoplasty operation.
Why we choose Fleur-De-Lis Tummy Tuck for this Canada case ?
In this patient’s case, a standard tummy tuck alone would not have been sufficient.
Look at her photos. You can see a huge mass of skin horizontally on abdomen and also vertically above the belly button.
You can see, the patient had severe skin redundancy resulting from obesity, with a large abdominal apron hanging over the private parts and excess tissue extending across both the width and height of the abdomen.
To address these concerns effectively, Dr. Vishal Patel recommended a Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck or Fleur-De-Lis Abdominoplasty with 360 Liposuction because it provides the ability to remove large quantities of excess skin while simultaneously improving abdominal shape, waist definition, and body proportions.
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The Pre Surgical Marking & Planning - Dr. Vishal Patel Explains to patient
Please note, a successful body contouring surgery begins before the patient enters the operating room. And pre surgical marking and planning is one of the step in it. With successful experience of prior fleur de lis tummy tuck in Mumbai for an Indian patient, Dr. Vishal Patel was already confident enough for this strong case of tummy tuck surgery with huge complexity.
Look at below photo where vertical tummy tuck or Fleur De Lis Specialist in Mumbai – Dr. Vishal Patel is doing the surgical marking with the patient lying down.
And one of the most important stages of a complex plastic surgery such as a Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck in India is pre-operative surgical planning and markings.
Have a look at below video of where Dr. Vishal Patel is doing live markings on abdominal area of this Canada patient. Get the real feel of marking step of Tummy tuck in Mumbai with the below video.
In the photo below, you can see Dr. Vishal Patel is carefully doing marking on front side of heavy abdominal region of this female patient from Canada. You can see the huge amount of hanging skin and the vertical markings done for Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck operation in Mumbai.
These markings act as a surgical roadmap which helps your plastic surgeon determine exactly how much skin and tissue should be removed, where the incisions will be placed, how the abdomen will be reshaped, and how to achieve the most balanced and aesthetically pleasing outcome possible.
In the photo below, you can see how precisely Dr. Vishal Patel is doing the markings on back side of abdominal area of patient. In case of 360 degree tummy tuck in India with Liposuction, the fat is taken out from entire 360 degree region of patient’s abdomen (hence the name 360 tummy tuck).
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Every Step Explained Before Tummy Tuck in Mumbai by Dr. Vishal Patel
Before every tummy tuck surgery in Mumbai, plastic surgeon Dr. Vishal Patel takes enough time to make the patient comfortable. Dr. Vishal Patel thoroughly explains the full tummy tuck surgery plan to the patient using the pre-operative tummy tuck markings.
As in the video below, you can see how Dr. Vishal Patel discusses with this Canada patient various areas of skin that will be removed, why the given markings are done, various zones on the abdomen where liposuction will be done.
All this information makes the patient comfortable and helps them feel informed before entering the operation theater. At our tummy tuck clinic in Mumbai, Recon Plastic Surgery & Physiotherapy Clinic by Dr. Vishal Patel, we encourage patients to ask questions and understand every step of this critical, fleur-de-lis tummy tuck surgery.
This type of personalized discussion is a very important part of our patient-centered approach and building the trust.
In the video below, you can see Dr. Vishal Patel carefully explaining the surgical plan of tummy tuck surgery to the patient before surgery.
Dr. Vishal Patel discusses areas of concern, the amount of excess skin present, the expected incision lines for the Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck, the regions where Liposuction 360 will be performed, and the planned correction of the mons pubis area.
This skin will be removed, and the upper skin will be brought down and stitched to the lower skin. This entire chunk of excess skin and tissue will be removed during the tummy tuck.
While suturing, we will also address the center part because the skin there is very loose and hanging. That portion also needs to be removed.
At present, I have marked this much skin for removal. If required during surgery, we may remove a little more depending on the intra-operative findings and what is safely possible.
We will also perform liposuction in this area to further improve the body contour
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The Surgery Day - 6 Procedures in 1 Go - Done by Dr. Vishal Patel
For Dr. Vishal Patel, this was not a routine tummy tuck surgery in Mumbai. The patient case had a lot of complexity because of huge amount of excess skin, fat, and abdominal wall weakness issues.
Dr. Vishal Patel performed a total of 6 major body contouring and reconstructive procedures during a single surgical session for this case of Fleur-De-Lis Tummy tuck in Mumbai, India.
Dr. Vishal Patel had combined multiple procedures in one operation and the hence patient was able to achieve a good transformation using a single anesthesia event.
As you can see in below photo straight from the OT table, Dr. Vishal Patel is reverifying the tummy tuck markings before the incisions for tummy tuck are made & Liposuction cannula can be inserted to take the fat out.
Below are various types of procedures performed by Dr. Vishal Patel on Canada patient in a single session.
- Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck: Advanced horizontal and vertical skin removal to address severe abdominal skin excess and reshape the abdomen.
- Abdominoplasty: Comprehensive abdominal contouring procedure to remove excess skin and create a flatter, firmer abdominal profile.
- 360 Degree Liposuction: Circumferential fat removal from the abdomen, waist, flanks, and surrounding areas to improve body contour and definition.
- Mons Pubis Liposuction & Mons Pubis Lift: Removal of excess fat and lifting of the upper private area to improve both function and aesthetics.
- Abdominal Wall Repair: Reconstruction and strengthening of the weakened abdominal wall for better support and stability.
- Rectus Muscle Repair (Muscle Plication): Tightening and repair of separated abdominal muscles to restore core strength, reduce abdominal bulging, and improve waistline definition.
Below is one moment of Dr. Vishal Patel holding the Liposuction cannula inserted into abdominal area of patient accompanied with OT staff.
Please note, at our Tummy tuck center in Mumbai, Recon Plastic Surgery & Physiotherapy Clinic, for all female patients, we ensure that trained female staff members are available throughout the treatment journey to provide comfort, privacy, and support as you can see in above photo.
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360 Tummy Tuck Pictures - Before After Photos in Mumbai, India
Below are real fleur de lis before and after photographs of this Canada patient’s case of tummy tuck with 360 liposuction in Mumbai, India done under our Medical tourism scheme for Tummy tuck surgery in India.
This is a case of fleur-de-lis tummy tuck where fat is also taken out from the vertical midline section. You can see in the below photos taken from multiple angles like front, right side, left side, and you can assess the results of Dr. Vishal Patel’s tummy tuck surgery.
These before after photos of 360 tummy tuck shows you how reduction of hanging abdominal apron and elevation of mons pubis area is done by Dr. Vishal Patel. You can see the real difference made by the surgery with these photos. Just compare before and after.
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10 kg of Excess Skin and Tissue Removed
One of the most remarkable aspects of this surgery was the removal of approximately 10 kg of excess skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen. Below is the photograph which shows the excised skin flap immediately after surgery. You can think about the extent of redundant tissue that had accumulated over the years by this Canadian patient.
This tissue was then sent for appropriate biomedical disposal. It’s a waste now. No use.
If your abdomen has a large hanging excess skin flap like the one shown in the photograph, and you are planning weight loss, fat loss, or bariatric surgery, it is worth discussing a Fleur-de-Lis (vertical) tummy tuck with a qualified plastic surgeon like Dr. Vishal Patel in Mumbai.
A Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck is specifically designed for patients with significant excess skin in both the horizontal and vertical directions, helping improve body contour, comfort, mobility, personal hygiene, and overall quality of life after major weight loss or obesity.
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Conclusion
This case demonstrates how a carefully planned Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck in Mumbai, combined with Liposuction 360, abdominal wall repair, rectus muscle plication, and mons pubis contouring, can transform the quality of life for patients with severe excess skin following obesity.
For this patient from Canada, the surgery was about much more than appearance. It addressed daily functional difficulties, improved personal hygiene, enhanced mobility, and restored confidence.
The surgery was called out to be successful and patient went to home with happy ending. Dr. Vishal Patel’s Recon Plastic Surgery & Physiotherapy Clinic is one of the very few plastic surgery clinic in India which offers affordable fleur-de-lis tummy tuck surgeries.
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Dr. Vishal Patel is a one of the very few expert Fleur De Lis tummy tuck surgeon in India, located in Mumbai. He is a well-known plastic surgeon who can handle complex abdominal contouring with post-obesity body construction cases where vertical abdominal fat gets accumulated a lot.
Dr. Vishal Patel is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Mumbai, with a rare distinction of holding dual degrees of DNB in General Surgery and DNB in Plastic Surgery. He is a highly reviewed tummy tuck surgeon with 100+ positive reviews of plastic surgery on Google.
With these dual degrees, he has got a strong reconstructive foundation with advanced skills in aesthetic surgery techniques. He is having 15+ years of plastic surgery experience in mini tummy tuck, full abdominoplasty, and Fleur De Lis or Vertical tummy tuck in Mumbai, India. He has a reconstructive mindset which ensures that every Vertical Abdominoplasty is planned not only to improve body contour but to restore function and long-term quality of life.
Just like this case of Canadian female tummy tuck in Mumbai, he can handle complex cases of people having huge body mass. At his Recon Plastic Surgery & Physiotherapy Clinic in Mumbai, he provides medical tourism services for all types of tummy tuck surgeries in India, and that too at affordable cost without any external middleman agency intervention.
If you are looking for affordable Corset Abdominoplasty or Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck with medical financing options having no cost EMIs, look no further than Dr. Vishal Patel in Mumbai.
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Page Written & Medically Reviewed by – Dr. Vishal Patel (MBBS, DNB – General Surgery, DNB – Plastic Surgery)
Page last updated at – 3-July-2026
